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As the city's designated arts development authority, Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. The arts have the power to create vibrant communities and bring together diverse voices and perspectives. The magazine supports artists in the development of their skills and the expression of their creativity.
Calgary Arts Development
2d ago
Stacey Perlin and the Perlin Foundation for Wellbeing offers those struggling with mental health issues support and inspiration by starting positive and constructive conversations.
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Calgary Arts Development
1w ago
We continue to explore the stories behind the scenes of this year's Otafest. Meet Kristy North Peigan, aka Kristicles, a Blackfoot woman who creates amazing costumes for cosplay, and VTuber Girl_DM in all her anime glory.
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Calgary Arts Development
2w ago
Meet local artists using their creative skills to connect with communities and propel social change in this Create Calgary story exploring the transformative power of art.
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Calgary Arts Development
3w ago
Otafest is upon us, and in this episode we explore the origins of the festival, find out what to expect and meet past attendees who became directly involved in the festival through their own art.
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Calgary Arts Development
1M ago
In this week's Storytelling Podcast, learn how artist Sydonne Warren transitioned from interests in architecture, design and social media influencing to public art and mural creation.
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Calgary Arts Development
1M ago
Living a Creative Life visits Studio Bell to talk to Lisa Jacobs and Stephanie Hutchinson, who are working onstage and behind the scenes to bring Rock the Nation live music performances to audiences.
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Calgary Arts Development
1M ago
Giving kids access to art provides more than joy and memorable moments. These experiences develop critical life skills, build identify and create connection to the community.
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Calgary Arts Development
1M ago
Col Cseke is a community organizer, playwright, director, storyteller and the artistic and executive director of Inside Out Theatre. Learn more about Cseke's capacity for community building through the arts on this week’s Storytelling Podcast.
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Calgary Arts Development
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Meet some more of the talented performers taking part in this year's Festival of Animated Objects, their love of puppetry and involvement in the production of Splish Splash.
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Calgary Arts Development
1M ago
Interdisciplinary artist Eric Moschopedis is known for challenging assumptions — and bylaws — through art. As one-half of the duo Eric & Mia, his ultimate goal is to empower folks to ask questions about who they are as citizens in their communities.
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